On this day 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered one of the most influential and memorable speeches in history. On August 28, 1963, during the March on…

Wheaton, IL – Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) today made a statement concerning the conviction of Tim Mapes, the former chief aide to longtime Democrat House Speaker Michael Madigan. Mapes was found guilty…

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…

Thank you to the nonprofits that serve our communities across the state! The dedication of those who work and volunteer for these organizations is unmatched and their advocacy makes Illinois…

On August 7th in 1782, George Washington proudly established the Badge for Military Merit which would later be known as the Purple Heart. The shape and color of the Badge inspired…

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…

Wheaton, IL – Today, State Representative Amy Grant issued a statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that finds the no-cash bail element of the SAFE-T Act as constitutional. The…

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s across the 47th District!

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…